Front Brake Caliper & Brake Pads: Removal
- Drain about half of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
- Place "C" clamp on caliper. Solid end of clamp should contact back of caliper. Screw end should contact metal part of outboard pad. Tighten "C" clamp until piston is forced to bottom of bore. DO NOT allow "C" clamp screw to bear directly on outboard shoe retainer spring. If necessary, use wood or metal spacer between pad and "C" clamp screw.
- Remove caliper mounting pins. Lift caliper off rotor and anchor plate. Brake pads will remain attached to caliper. If caliper is being removed to gain access to other components, support caliper by attaching to underbody with wire. DO NOT allow brake hose to support caliper.
- Press one end of outboard pad inward to disengage pad lug, and rotate shoe outward until retainer spring clears caliper. Press opposite end of pad inward to disengage opposite pad lug, and rotate pad up and out of caliper. To remove inboard pad, grasp ends of pad and tilt pad outward to release springs from caliper piston. Remove pad from piston.
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper. Plug caliper and hose openings to prevent contamination. Remove caliper from vehicle.
- Clean caliper with shop towels. DO NOT use compressed air to clean caliper. Caliper dust seals may be unseated and dirt may be forced into caliper piston bore. If fluid is leaking past piston seal and dust boot, caliper must be overhauled. See BRAKE CALIPER under OVERHAUL.